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Changes at ANO, Inc.

ANO, Inc. is a Midwest stocking distributor of accessories for the countertop fabrication industry primarily stone fabricators although we have a number of customers producing laminate and solid surface countertops.  ANO, the letters are pronounced individually A N O and … Continue reading

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New from the Spring Trade Shows

This Spring has been busy for ANO, Inc. The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show was held in New Orleans and a few days later ANO was in Atlanta for the Coverings Show. There were a lot of new products introduced … Continue reading

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How to Change the Cartridge on an Eclipse Shasta (KPS3029) Faucet

  To Change the cartridge on an Eclipse KPS3029 faucet you need to pry off the button that covers the set screw.       Undo the set screw with the Allen wrench that comes with the repair kit.   … Continue reading

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Cartridge on an Eclipse Poseidon (KPS3034) Faucet

Changing the cartridge on Eclipse faucets are similar. In other posts we have shown how to change the cartridge on the Shasta (KPS3029) and the Cascade and Hampton (KPS3030) which are identical. The Poseidon (KPS3034) is the same except for … Continue reading

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How Much Did Your Save On Your New Granite Countertop? Was It Worth It?

You have two bids on your new kitchen. The bids are far apart. One is quoted as dollars per square foot and the other is based on a thorough review of what you want and need. The high bid measured … Continue reading

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How to Select a Backsplash for Your Kitchen Counter

The purpose of a backsplash is to protect the wall behind your countertop from splashes of oils and other liquids. It also protects the wall from kitchen utensils, cooking operations and even small appliances. There a lot of options for … Continue reading

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Free Sink With Your Granite Countertop Is Not Like Coffee. `

Every Sunday I go to a local coffee shop to purchase a cup of cappuccino for my wife. It is her weekly treat. When I purchase the cappuccino I get one of those customer loyalty cards that they punch each … Continue reading

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Stainless Steel Sinks Scratch!

If the sales person who sold you a stainless steel sink with your countertop told you that your stainless steel sink would not scratch then they were mistaken. They may not be lying because many are misinformed themselves. Stainless steel … Continue reading

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Call for Help. “Rust in my sink?”

I received an email last week from someone who found my email address on the ANO/Eclipse Stainless Blog. The problem: He said he had rust in pin points on his sink. He told me that his contractor used an unidentified … Continue reading

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Cartridges for Eclipse Stainless Faucets

A cartridge is a the part of the faucet that turns the faucet off and on and mixes hot and cold water. It is the primary moving part on the faucet so if something is to go wrong it is … Continue reading

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